Facts of the Matter: Magnetars: Most powerful magnets in the universe

Nov 15, 2024

In the expanse of space, where stars burn and galaxies collide, there exists a type of star so strange and powerful that it challenges our understanding of the universe. These are called magnetars. They are the strongest magnets known to exist, with magnetic fields trillions of times stronger than Earth’s. To understand magnetars, we first need to take a closer look at how stars live and die.